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14. Anxiety & The Bargain

Author: Hyagi_0z
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-18 19:08:19

Ethan P.O.V

I gazed out the window as I swirled the wine in my glass. Though not huge, the backyard was well-kept, and the spring flowers I had requested a while back were now in full bloom.

The sun was starting to dip, casting a reddish mauve hue that brought a sense of calm I had missed after being away from this place for months.

While I savoured the sunset with my glass of wine, I suddenly felt a gentle touch on my back. A pair of slender fingers adorned with beautifully polished nails brushed against me.

Those fingers didn’t just stop there; they began to trace around my waist, and then I felt a warm kiss on my back. I knew exactly who it was, but I didn’t turn around. Instead, I stayed lost in the moment, enjoying the embrace and the familiar scent, all while sipping my wine.

As those hands started to slide down to my waist, I quickly took hold of her hand, giving it a few gentle strokes until I could tell she was definitely playing with me.

“Is she already in her room?”

“Yep, a
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